Job description
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title
UC Summer Academic Advisor
Location
Boone, NC
Position Number
N36890
Department
University College Academic Advising - 202100
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree, or a Master’s degree in progress with at least 18 hrs or more, from an accredited institution with an emphasis in student development, higher education, or related area. Master’s degree completed is preferred.
- Experience working with students in a college setting and a demonstrated commitment to the educational development of students.
- Advanced technology skills and experience with the ability to quickly learn technical advising tools including Banner, DegreeWorks, TracCloud, Docuware, and Google Software.
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
- Exhibits energy, enthusiasm, a positive approach to work, attention to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to establish excellent rapport with students, parents and families, colleagues and the campus community.
- Exhibits a high level of ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
- Advises and manages a caseload of approximately 200-250 undeclared students on a half-time (20 hrs per week), 11-month basis (August – June).
- Serves as a new student advisor during the summer, fall, and spring academic orientation/new student academic advising periods.
- Meets with all required students in the caseload at least once during the semester for academic planning. Also, is available to meet with students who have voluntary advising as needed.
- Monitors all students in the caseload who are on academic probation. Assists in leading probation workshops each year, as needed.
- Attends all training events scheduled for advisors as follows:
- New advisors: complete the Advisor Training Model, apprentice with a seasoned, advisor, attend monthly training sessions on advising updates and issues, and all orientation/new student academic advising training sessions held during the summer and academic year.
- Continuing advisors: attend training and professional development sessions scheduled for all academic advisors during the summer and academic year as well as the monthly sessions on advising updates and issues.
- All advisors are expected to stay abreast of university academic policies and procedures, current research, and developments in the field of academic advising and to share resources with their colleagues.
- Keeps accurate records of student contacts, documents student visits for accountability purposes and maintains confidentiality.
- Establishes and maintains collegial, respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and families.
- Represents University College Academic Advising at various committees and University-related functions, including open houses and Admissions events. Actively participates in all current and new initiatives of University College Academic Advising.
- Assists with special projects as deemed appropriate by the University College Academic Advising Leadership team.
- Actively participates in all current and new initiatives
- This position can NOT be combined with other Appalachian State University positions to make a full-time position.
- Currently, this position involves in-person work, with some opportunities for telework.
Evaluation Competencies:
- Job Knowledge: Advisor demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to perform effectively; maintains relevant info, keeps info current, and communicates it well.
- Student-Centered Advising Skills: Advisor demonstrates skills that create a positive advising session: listening, flexibility, patience, receptivity, and responsiveness. Advisor is consistently available to meet with students via appointments and walk-ins, including students whose assigned advisor is unavailable (for example assigned advisor is on vacation or off contract).
- Assessment of Student Needs: Advisor accurately assesses students’ skills, needs, goals, concerns, and problems, and provides appropriate responses.
- Adherence to work schedule: Advisor works 20 hours each week, except on Univeristy breaks and holidays. Advisor maintains a reasonably detailed calendar indicating appointments and Advising Center availability and clearly communicates with their supervisor about scheduling, switching workdays, etc.
- Professional Contributions and Development: Advisor seeks to improve skills and effectiveness as a professional. Advisor presents and participates in meetings and conferences beyond the office and attends appropriate and relevant workshops and professional development opportunities.
- Interpersonal Skills: Advisor demonstrates the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents.
- Organizational Skills: Advisor demonstrates the ability to maintain records and a filing/retrieval system, and has ready access to resources.
- Technological skills appropriate for the performance of job duties: Uses technology in an appropriate and professional manner and stays current with advising and orientation technology (e.g., Banner 9 and Self Service, DegreeWorks, TracCloud, Early Registration Advising, Docuware, AsULearn, Google software,).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree completed is preferred.
- Academic advising experience.
- Experience with Banner 9, AppalNet Self-Service, DegreeWorks, and other advising tools.
- Working knowledge of the Appalachian State University General Education program and the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
- Experience with online course registration.
- Experience understanding and explaining academic policies to students and parents.
Work Schedule/Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
Number of Hours Per Week
30-40
Number of Months Per Year
3
Mandatory Staff
No
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.
Hiring Range
17.00
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
04/20/2023
Closing Date
04/30/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or
maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39722
Posting Number
201500778P
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